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Georgia Lottery player wins over $300,000 with ticket bought in Columbus. Here’s where

This photo shows a lottery ticket from a local Columbus business. A Columbus lottery player won $300,000 in a recent lottery game.
This photo shows a lottery ticket from a local Columbus business. A Columbus lottery player won $300,000 in a recent lottery game. Mike Haskey mhaskey@ledger-enquirer.com

A Georgia Lottery player has won over $300,000 after buying a ticket in Columbus, according to a news release from the Georgia Lottery.

A player won $306,706 in the Nov. 22 Fantasy 5 drawing, according to the release. The ticket was bought from Cusseta Package Store at 288 23rd Ave.

The news release says the winning numbers for the drawing were 07-21-23-31-39.

The six-figure win was not the only big victory for a Georgia Lottery player on Nov. 22, according to the news release. A lucky participant who bought a Powerball ticket in Duluth won $1 million, and a Jonesboro player won $50,000 in the same Powerball drawing.

Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.

If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website.

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Kelby Hutchison
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Kelby Hutchison is the breaking news reporter for the Ledger-Enquirer. Originally from Dothan, Alabama, Kelby grew up frequently visiting Columbus to eat at Country’s BBQ in the old Greyhound bus station and at Clearview BBQ on River Road. He graduated from the University of Alabama with a B.A. in criminal justice and a M.A. in journalism. During his studies, Kelby specialized in community journalism.
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